EPISODE · Nov 28, 2023 · 18 MIN
How does El Niño affect Michigan and the Midwest?
from The Search Bar · host Central Michigan University
What exactly is El Niño? And how will it impact the weather and ecosystems in the Midwest? Guest: Zach Johnson, climate scientist and assistant meteorology professor at Central Michigan University. 00:00 Introduction 00:28 What is El Niño? 03:47 What happens to trade winds during El Niño? 05:54 What’s the difference between weather and climate? 06:30 What is the impact of El Niño on the Midwest? 09:11 What are signs of El Niño’s impact? 11:09 How can you prepare for El Niño in the Midwest? 13:17 What’s the importance of studying and teaching about El Niño? 14:39 What are the challenges in predicting El Niño? 16:30 What’s the connection between El Niño and climate change?
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How does El Niño affect Michigan and the Midwest?
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